General Medical Council, R (on the application of) v Sourial

The interim suspension was extended as the grounds for extension were satisfactorily demonstrated, and costs were awarded against Dr Sourial due to her failure to attend or consent to the extension.

Parties: Claimant: The General Medical Council; Defendant: Dr Sourial
Jurisdiction: England and Wales
Judgment Date: 11 April 2005
Procedural Posture: Judicial Review / Application for Extension of Interim Suspension
Outcome: application granted
Legal Topics: Interim Suspension, Professional Misconduct, Costs

Medical Law Administrative Law Interim Suspension Professional Misconduct Costs

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Parties

The General Medical Council

Claimant

Dr Sourial

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Judicial Review / Application for Extension of Interim Suspension

Legal Issues

1 Whether the interim suspension of Dr Sourial's registration should be extended
2 Whether costs should be awarded against Dr Sourial

Ratio Decidendi

The interim suspension was extended as the grounds for extension were satisfactorily demonstrated, and costs were awarded against Dr Sourial due to her failure to attend or consent to the extension.

Court Disposition

application granted

Orders

Interim suspension of Dr Sourial extended to 27th April 2006.
Costs of today to be paid by Dr Sourial.